Director - Progress Lifeline Contract: Permanent Department: Progress Lifeline Reporting to: Executive Director - RWP & Growth Closing Date: 14 th April 2026 Interview Date: 8 th May 2026 Leading the transition to next-generation Technology Enabled Care Progress Housing Group is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to become the next Director of Progress Lifeline, guiding the service through its next phase of development at a pivotal time for the technology enabled care sector. Progress Lifeline provides technology enabled care (TEC) services that support people to live safely and independently in their homes through telecare, assistive technology and monitoring services. Working in partnership with local authorities, housing providers and health and care organisations, Lifeline plays a vital role in supporting preventative care and independent living across communities. Following nearly 20 years of inspirational leadership from the current Director, we are now recruiting a new Director to lead Lifeline into its next chapter. The Opportunity Technology enabled care services are entering a period of significant transformation as the sector transitions from analogue to digital technology. As Director of Progress Lifeline, you will provide strategic leadership for the service, ensuring strong operational performance while guiding the successful transition to digital technology enabled care solutions. You will also play a key role in strengthening partnerships across housing, health and social care and identifying opportunities to further develop and innovate Lifeline services. This is a unique opportunity to lead a service that sits at the intersection of housing, technology, health and social care, helping shape the future of independent living. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership for Progress Lifeline, ensuring high-quality service delivery and operational performance Lead the transition from analogue to digital technology enabled care services Strengthen partnerships with local authorities, housing providers and sector partners Identify opportunities to develop and enhance technology enabled care services Ensure strong governance, risk management and financial performance Lead and inspire teams through a period of sector transformation and technological change About You We are looking for a senior leader who can guide services through change while maintaining strong operational delivery. You may come from a range of sectors including: Technology enabled care or telecare Assistive technology Telecoms or digital services Housing, health or social care You will bring: Senior leadership experience managing complex services Experience leading service transformation or digital change Strong partnership and stakeholder management skills Commercial awareness and the ability to identify service development opportunities The ability to lead teams through change and innovation Experience within technology enabled care or related sectors would be advantageous but is not essential. Why Join Progress Housing Group Progress Housing Group is a values-driven organisation committed to improving lives and supporting communities. Progress Lifeline plays an important role within the organisation, delivering services that help people live independently while providing reassurance to families and communities. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of technology enabled care and make a meaningful difference to people’s lives. Location Lancashire / North West (Hybrid working) Salary £106,691 Competitive salary and benefits package. Equality & Inclusion Progress Housing Group is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.